Steam News21 February 20251y ago

Windward Horizon is sailing into the Steam Next Fest!

This Monday, join your friends in exploring the world of Windward Horizon, a solo dev project and a sequel to fan-favorite Windward! The Demo will be live exclusively during Steam Next Fest!

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changedSolo and Co-op are available from the get-go!Navigating uncharted waters is almost always better with a friend by your side! Explore the map, trade in the provinces, heal your allies in battles (or when they accidentally ram their ship into the shore), fight off dreaded pirates, or split up and chart your courses.

addedYour Ship, Your Rules!Speaking about 'Perfect Ships', the Demo will feature three ships, each of them fully customizable. From the crew to the sail colors. Find or purchase new options as you travel the world to truly make the ship your own.

changedYour Actions Shape the WorldSupplying resources to towns can help them grow, and backing faction leaders can change the balance of power. Want to capture a province without firing a shot? Use diplomacy and trade to turn the tide.

changedPlay the Demo During Steam Next Fest!Wishlist now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2665460/Windward_Horizon/

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changedNavigating uncharted waters is almost always better with a friend by your side! Explore the map, trade in the provinces, heal your allies in battles (or when they accidentally ram their ship into the shore), fight off dreaded pirates, or split up and chart your courses.

addedSpeaking about 'Perfect Ships', the Demo will feature three ships, each of them fully customizable. From the crew to the sail colors. Find or purchase new options as you travel the world to truly make the ship your own.

changedSupplying resources to towns can help them grow, and backing faction leaders can change the balance of power. Want to capture a province without firing a shot? Use diplomacy and trade to turn the tide.

changedWishlist now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2665460/Windward_Horizon/

This Monday, join your friends in exploring the world of Windward Horizon, a solo dev project and a sequel to fan-favorite Windward! The Demo will be live exclusively during Steam Next Fest!

Explore a Vast, Open World

You’ll begin as a young, unaffiliated captain in a vast procedurally generated world, where no two adventures will be the same, and you're free to do whatever your heart desires! Trade, quest, fish, fight, or simply sail, there’s no wrong way to play.

Solo and Co-op are available from the get-go!

Navigating uncharted waters is almost always better with a friend by your side! Explore the map, trade in the provinces, heal your allies in battles (or when they accidentally ram their ship into the shore), fight off dreaded pirates, or split up and chart your courses.

Your Ship, Your Rules!

As you gain experience, unlock talents across Defense, Offense, or Support trees, or mix and match to create a perfect ship for your unique playstyle.

Speaking about 'Perfect Ships', the Demo will feature three ships, each of them fully customizable. From the crew to the sail colors. Find or purchase new options as you travel the world to truly make the ship your own.

Your Actions Shape the World

Supplying resources to towns can help them grow, and backing faction leaders can change the balance of power. Want to capture a province without firing a shot? Use diplomacy and trade to turn the tide.

Play the Demo During Steam Next Fest!

The free demo will be live only during the Steam Next Fest week of February 24th, so don't miss out!

Wishlist now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2665460/Windward_Horizon/

Aren

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Steam News / 21 February 2025

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